Good Monday, trippers! We start new week with adventurous spirit, I do not know what happens to me but after coming from India I feel more and more to live different experiences and seek contrasts … so much that I am rethinking my list of destinations for this year! (The truth is that there are times that year purposes may last a little … jejeje)

The fact is that I KNOW that everyone (yes, all … although it may seem that not) we have a wild, instinctive and racial side, which sometimes comes by surprise and brings a little excitement to life. And as the World is so incredible and diverse, it also offers us exciting destinations to unleash this facet and enjoy a more extreme way to travel: in full contact with nature, with an adrenaline rush, sometimes pushing us to the limit , and always challenging. Does not that seem exciting to you?

… and from time to time you like to test yourself, to leave your comfort zone …

…These destinations will delight you!!

Searching for the Aurora Borealis, Greenland

One of my great dreams is to witness the Aurora Borealis spending the night in a tent in a camp. It must be an impressive and unforgettable natural spectacle. Greenland is, next to Alaska and Canada, one of the best places from which to contemplate these lights that appear in the sky at dawn or in the sunset in polar latitudes. Southern Greenland is known to have the highest frequency and intensity of solar storms and say it is the best place to observe them. Not only does it have this great attraction, but it is also an ideal location to navigate the fjords between blue icebergs (which hallucinate me!) and spectacular glacial languages. A perfect trip for adventurous spirits beyond the border with the Arctic, with its landscapes of ice and intense green.

Accommodation: This is the place to sleep in a camp, they are located in impressive places as in front of the glaciers, to be able to trek on ice or walk through the tundra, glacier valleys and Inuit farms. Halibut Glacier Campin Qaleraliq is assembled every year from scratch and is the ideal center of operations to know the area, its tents-domo bedrooms have bunk beds and the community bathroom and shower are located close to them.It is in the middle of nowhere, without electricity or hot water … only for the brave.

Camping in the Rocky Mountains, Canada

In this rocky mountain range located to the west of Canada, it is a true sanctuary of wildlife to about 800 kms. of Vancouver. In it there are four National Parks World Heritage (to access them you must buy a pass), and in about a week you can tour its main points of interest (there are routes by car, bike .. and also has its own train , The Rocky Mountaineer). At the northern end of the Rocky Mountains is Jasper National Park, and at the southern end is Banff National Park, close to Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park. Jasper is one of the prettiest towns but it is also small and has a limited accommodation offer, so it is important to book in advance to enjoy some wonderful scenery, Lake Maligne or Lake Medicine, or visit the Center Information from Jasper Park, Canada’s largest Rocky Mountains National Park, wild in every sense of the word. The striking blue cornflower water of the Athabasca River runs through this desert stretch at the western end of Alberto, carving a path between steep canyons for explorers, hikers and photographers.

Accommodation: although in this wonderful enclave it is very own to carry our own tent and sleep under the stars surrounded by the giant mountains, there are luxury accommodations such asFairmont Jasper Park Lodge , in the heart of Beauvert lake, where you can enjoy a much more comfortable view in one of the best locations (about 150 € per night)

Safari in the African savannah, Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the best-preserved natural paradises on earth and a perfect destination for wildlife lovers. In Tanzania the entire essence of the African savannah is maintained, with Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa – and the Serengeti National Park, which has the highest concentration of animals in the world in quantity and variety. The park guarantees the perfect safari thanks to “The Great Migration”, one of the biggest shows of wild nature on the planet where more than a million and a half wildebeest and several thousand other herbivores, such as zebras and gazelles, move almost a thousand kilometers in search of fresh pastures and stable troughs, without doubt a unique spectacle in the World. So, if you are looking for the perfect image of a safari, this is your place: lions, cheetahs and leopards, giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses … and all in an idyllic landscape with granite mounds on the ground of the plain.

Accomodation:Mbalageti Serengeti Lodgeis located in the middle of the National Park, in the Banaji area, and an excellent value for money. In its facilities, the elephants and zebras are at their best, and from their swimming pool you have a breathtaking view of the savannah. The hotel offers comfortable chalet-style chalets with private terraces ideal for sunbathing, and also organizes safaris to get in touch with the surrounding fauna. An unforgettable experience (€ 200 approx. per night)

A boat trip on the Amazon

A boat trip on the Amazon River, in the heart of South America, is the dream of almost any traveler. But not all are prepared for this inhospitable place, practically isolated by land, only fit for the most daring. The experience may be one of the most adventurous and authentic, aboard ships that occasionally barely have a plug. There are also cruises, much better conditioned and also much more expensive, in which I suppose that the experience is completely different. The great attractions: enjoy the most incredible sunrises and sunsets, and breathtaking views of the banks of the rivers and arms of the Amazon. A different trip, a direct and isolated experience with nature. There are different routes and itineraries to cross the river, being the most frequent those that leave from Brazil (Manaus), or from Peru (Iquitos). In any case, prepare to leave aside the civilized world and wildly enjoy this overwhelming destiny.

Accommodation:Rodrígues Alves IV, Golfinho do Maro, La Gran Loretana or M Monteiro are just some of the boats called “cruises for the poor” that travel through different stretches of the Amazon. If you want to experience this adventure in a more comfortable way, and theIberostar Grand Amazonmakes different routes with all kinds of amenities from about € 1,000 4 days.

Go to the end of the world, Patagonia

Patagonia is one of the few places in the world that remains unaltered and discovering “the end of the World” is an extra incentive to explore. From Bariloche to Ushuaia is the “Route of the End of the World”, a route in which, in a 25-day journey, the mythical Austral Road is crossed through enormous forests with glaciers and millennial lakes, crosses the Route 40 of Argentina, visit the Perito Moreno, cross the Strait of Magellan to the Island of Tierra de Fuego and finally ends in the southernmost city of the World, Ushuaia.A succession of unrepeatable places that will become your best adventure and that you will always remember.

Accommodation: in Ushuaia, end of the stage, you can relax and enjoy in Cauquenes Resort & Spa, a hotel that will leave you with your mouth open on the banks of the Beagle Channel and with a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains.About 200 € the double room.

Getting lost in the backwaters, Kerala

Green, rural and amphibious India is concentrated between the jungle and rice paddies of Alappuzha, Kollam, Kumarakoum and even Cochin itself. Around them all are barge features in which to enter through the almost unreal world of the backwaters or channels of Kerala. Although these waterways are the major attraction of this region to the south of India, the area also hides beautiful beaches, fishing villages and reminiscences of a past in which ships came looking for spices. The kettuvallam are elongated wooden boats covered by a shell of fiber that run almost parallel to the Arabian Sea. In the past they carried rice, coconuts or cashew nuts, and although they were close to disappearing, today they are recycled into authentic floating houses to travel the area. Climbing them and discovering the mystic channels of Kerala is another exciting and wild adventure that at least once in life would have to live, do not you think?

Accommodation: if you are a couple, do not miss the opportunity to rent the intimateSauver Nigam, with only two cabins, in the style of the old kettuvallam and with the same measures to not damage the ecosystem, but totally renovated.If you are a larger group, you can stay in theVaikundum, with nine cabins with large windows to peer into the canals.

Camping in the desert, Utah

And the last wild destination that I propose to you today is Canyonland National Park in Utah: a parade of dramatic rocks with a landscape dotted with a thousand shades of red. This incredible place encloses twin rivers, extreme canyons, meadows and wild gardens and unique colors. It is practically desert in its entirety and could be one of the most iconic landscapes of the American cowboys. To discover it is to know in depth its four zones, with its own ecosystems and stories: The Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Labyrinth and The Rivers. Tours to the park often include activities such as hiking, cycling, boating or walking through the harsh interior of the park on four-wheel drive vehicles, but the most amazing are the night excursions, one of the most intense experiences.

Accomodation: On the Island in the Sky there is a camping area called Willow Flat, just a few steps from the best point of the park to see the sunset: the panoramic point of the Green River (about $ 10 per night) and on the Needles, you’ll find the Squaw Flat area, with capacity for 26 shops, ideal for haecr day trips to areas such as Chesler Park,Druid Arch and Joint Trail ($ 15 per night). Both reserve reservations for group camping, while all other areas of the area are freely occupied, on a first come, first served basis.

You will agree with me that these sites are GREAT! I hope that you have chopped the bug to get them together … For now let’s continue with our adventure of the day, which can sometimes be very wild too! 😉

I want to send a strong greeting to all the readers of Malaysia, I’m very happy to know you are now joining us!…I’ll be waiting for you all next week around here with new travel proposals!